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Jorge Diaz Nicolas' field goal in final seconds lifts Marshall over Gardner-Webb 36-35

Jorge Diaz Nicolas kicked a 32-yard field goal with six seconds left and Marshall rallied to beat upset-minded Gardner-Webb 36-35

SEPTEMBER 27 • Associated Press

Parson, Simmons lead Austin Peay in 35-17 win over Gardner-Webb

Chris Parson threw for 308 yards and a touchdown and Courtland Simmons ran for two touchdowns and Austin Peay beat Gardner-Webb 35-17 in a season opener for both teams

AUGUST 28 • Associated Press

Carson Carswell throws 2 TDs for Western Illinois in 29-24 win over Gardner-Webb

Quarterback Carson Carswell threw for two touchdowns and added a rushing score in Western Illinois’ 29-24 win over Gardner-Webb on Saturday afternoon

NOVEMBER 22, 2025 • Associated Press

Harris makes 3 interceptions and Gardner-Webb takes advantage of 4 takeaways in 30-14 win over TSU

Quasean Holmes rushed for 135 yards and a touchdown, Josiah Harris made three interceptions and Gardner-Webb took advantage of four takeaways to beat Tennessee State 30-14

NOVEMBER 15, 2025 • Associated Press

Pennington accounts for 2 TDs, leads Gardner-Webb over Southeast Missouri State 27-24

Cole Pennington accounts for two touchdowns as Gardner-Webb holds off Southeast Missouri State for a 27-24 victory on Saturday

NOVEMBER 8, 2025 • Associated Press

Holloway scores twice in fourth to keep Tennessee Tech unbeaten with 27-21 win over Gardner-Webb

Tre’ Holloway scored two touchdowns in the fourth quarter, Maurice LaPierre had three sacks, and Tennessee Tech scored 24 unanswered points to beat Gardner-Webb 27-21 on Sunday and...

NOVEMBER 1, 2025 • Associated Press

Gresock scores 4 TDs as Gardner-Webb overpowers Lindenwood 48-20

Carson Gresock ran for four touchdowns and Quasean Holmes added a 67-yard score as Gardner-Webb rolled past Lindenwood 48–20 on Saturday

OCTOBER 25, 2025 • Associated Press

UT Martin combines balanced offense with 4 takeaways in 37-7 victory over Gardner-Webb

John Gentry ran for 90 yards, Chris Franklin had a 66-yard touchdown run, and UT Martin routed Gardner-Webb 37-7

OCTOBER 18, 2025 • Associated Press

Gardner-Webb storms back to beat Western Carolina 52-45

Gardner-Webb erased a 28-point deficit and stunned No. 19 Western Carolina 52-45 in a season opener Saturday night

AUGUST 31, 2025 • Associated Press

Lands at Gardner-Webb Pennington will transfer to FCS Gardner-Webb, he announced.

Impact Pennington spent two years with Marshall, but didn't pan out all that well. In 2023, he threw for 695 yards, but also no touchdowns and six interceptions. The gunslinger was limited to seven pass attempts in 2024. He'll look to revitalize his career at the FCS level.

JANUARY 29, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Entering transfer portal Pennington has entered the NCAA transfer portal, per Christian Meffert of WOWKTV.com.

Impact Pennington will enter the portal following three seasons with Marshall. The redshirt sophomore quarterback appeared in just three games for the Thundering Herd in 2024, throwing for 57 yards and a single touchdown in the process. The son of former NFL quarterback and Marshall legend Chad Pennington will retain two years of eligibility at his next destination.

DECEMBER 12, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Loses out in QB competition Pennington will be a backup for Marshall after Stone Earle was named the starter, Luke Creasy of The Huntington Herald-Dispatch reports.

Impact Pennington is slated to be a backup, and likely the third-stringer, for Marshall this season. The redshirt sophomore appeared in four games for the Thundering Herd last season, tossing for 695 yards, no touchdowns and six interceptions.

AUGUST 31, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Struggles as starter Pennington completed 22 of 36 passes for 159 yards and three interceptions during Saturday's 28-0 defeat versus South Alabama.

Impact After splitting first-team reps with Cam Fancher pre-game, Fancher was ruled out with an undisclosed injury, thrusting Pennington into a starting role. He struggled massively, failing to lead a single scoring drive while throwing three interceptions. It's unclear if it will be Pennington or Fancher under center for Marshall's regular-season finale.

NOVEMBER 20, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Splitting first team reps Pennington is splitting first-team reps at quarterback ahead of Saturday's game at South Alabama, Luke Creasy of The Huntington Herald-Dispatch reports.

Impact Pennington and Cam Fincher are splitting first-team reps ahead of Saturday's game, making it unclear who will start the game. Pennington has played in two games this season, completing 62.8 percent of his passes for 278 yards and three interceptions.

NOVEMBER 18, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Leans on run game Pennington completed 15 of 20 passes for 201 yards and one interception during Saturday's 38-33 win versus Georgia Southern.

Impact Pennington only needed to attempt 20 passes Saturday as Rasheen Ali rushed for 165 yards and three scores. Despite the limited workload, Pennington was solid, surpassing 200 yards and completing 75 percent of his attempts. If Cam Fancher (undisclosed) remains sidelined for Saturday's game against South Alabama, expect Pennington to be under center once again.

NOVEMBER 13, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Struggles as reserve Pennington was 12-for-23 passing for 77 yards and two interceptions during Saturday's 34-6 defeat versus Coastal Carolina.

Impact Pennington took over for Cam Fancher mid-way through the third quarter after the latter threw his second interception of the game. However, Pennington was unable to capitalize on the opportunity, throwing two interceptions himself and being held to under 80 passing yards. Though Fancher should remain the Thundering Herd's starter heading into their Week 10 matchup, Pennington could see more opportunities if Fancher continues to struggle.

OCTOBER 30, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

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